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Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.\nA little more about your role...\nScotland’s transmission network is undergoing significant investment and we’re looking for an experienced Primary Design Engineer to help deliver the substation infrastructure behind it. You’ll work on a varied portfolio of 33kV to 400kV transmission projects, including new substations, upgrades and network reinforcement schemes, taking primary design from feasibility and layout development through to plant specification and detailed design.\nResponsibilities:\nProduce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for transmission level substations.\nPrepare technical specifications for Electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for substation upgrades, and new substations projects from 33kV up to 400kV.\nProduce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimate, layouts, GA’s as well as the preparation of plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear and battery systems.\nReviewing designs produced by suppliers and client to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.\nEnsure designs are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client and the specifications.\nUndertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects.\nEnsure that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.\nAttend site meetings to support any design or requirement change during project build\nEnsure project design works are aligned with programme, quality, and margin.\nActively developing external and internal client relationships.\nExperience of HV and EHV Plant specification, 33kV up to 400kV, design, load calculations and rating studies.\nPreparing specifications for HV and EHV substation equipment including the evaluation and identification of plant accessories such as CT’s, battery systems and terminations.\nWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate...\nMinimum qualification HNC Electrical Engineering\nExperience of substation design and understanding of the key interfaces with other disciplines.\nExperience of small, medium and technically complex new substation, retrofit or network reinforcement projects.\nProven experience in HV and EHV substation design (both AIS & GIS), from 33kV up to 400kV.\nKnowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV and EHV plant and ancillary equipment in transmission substations\nAn ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.\nDesign cost estimation experience.\nThe ability to travel as per project needs.\nDon’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.\nImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.\nWork on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?\nWith us, you can. 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